Abstract: Dynamically optimizing routing within a decentralized network is described. In accordance with the described techniques, a node operator accesses historical state data associated with a decentralized network layered on top of a blockchain network. Using machine learning, the node operator trains one or more models based on the historical state data. For example, the node operator trains the one or more models to optimize routing within the decentralized network. In near-real time and using the one or more models, the node operator monitors state data (e.g., current state data) associated with the decentralized network. Based at least in part on the monitoring, the node operator performs one or more actions to optimize the routing within the decentralized network.

Abstract: A hashing system (e.g., including a message expander) receives word data associated with a message. The hashing system identifies a plurality of message expansion computations that are configured to use the word data to generate a hash for the message. The hashing system pre-computes at least one message expansion computation of the plurality of message expansion computations using the word data to generate at least one constant. The hashing system executes a modified plurality of message expansion computations to generate the hash of the message. Executing the modified plurality of message expansion computations includes replacing the at least one message expansion computation of the plurality of message expansion computations with the at least one constant.

Abstract: A drinking container assembly can include a reservoir for storing a liquid, a substantially smooth textured drinking apparatus configured to channel the liquid, and a textured surface adjacent to the drinking apparatus.

Abstract: A food processor for cutting a food ingredient includes: a motorized base for generating a rotational force; a processor bowl removably attached to the motorized base; a spindle within the processor bowl in which the spindle can be rotated by the rotational force from the motorized base; a spiralizer cutter attached to the spindle within the processor bowl, the spiralizer cutter having a blade along a radius of the spiralizer cutter; a lid for the processor bowl, the lid having a center position corresponding to the spindle and a radial position between the center position and an edge of the lid; and a feed tube for positioning at one of the center position and the radial position, wherein the feed tube can be repositioned between the center and radial positions.

Abstract: A blending and dispensing appliance is provided which includes a blending container, a housing having a recess for supporting the blending container, an ice-shaving unit, and an agitator to agitate shaved ice and other beverage ingredients in the blending container. A conduit is disposed on an outer sidewall of the blending container and fluidly connected to the blending container. An auger is disposed in the conduit and is rotated within the conduit when a dispensing arm is depressed. The rotating auger extrudes blended contents through the conduit from the blending container to a dispensing spout. A motorized base containing both an agitator and an auger motor selectively provide rotary power to the agitator and auger, respectively. A control system is provided for controlling the operation of the ice-shaving motor, the agitator, and the agitator so that the contents placed into the beverage container are blended to a desired consistency.